Make Crossbow: Medieval Type | Get Tips & Help

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The thread discusses the construction of a medieval-type crossbow, with participants seeking and sharing tips, resources, and videos related to the topic. The focus includes both technical guidance and references to existing materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests helpful hints and web pages for making a medieval crossbow.
  • Another participant shares that they found several references by searching for "arbalest crossbow," indicating a specific type of crossbow.
  • A different participant asks for videos on how to make this type of crossbow, noting difficulty in finding relevant content on YouTube.
  • One participant expresses surprise at the lack of information on compound crossbows, suggesting a potential area of interest or exploration.

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Participants do not appear to reach a consensus, as there are multiple requests for information and varying focuses on different types of crossbows.

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Some participants may have different definitions or understandings of what constitutes a medieval crossbow versus a compound crossbow, which could affect the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in historical weaponry, DIY projects, or those looking to build crossbows may find this discussion relevant.

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I want to make medieval type crossbow, who can give me some helpfull hints, web pages ? thanks.
 
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I found quite a few references by googling on "arbalest crossbow"

(Arbalest was the technical name for one type of crossbows)
 
anyone have a video on how to make this kind of crossbow ?
I search youtube, but was unable to find. Here is the home made crossbow I am taking about,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/12Q_CrQjLF0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/12Q_CrQjLF0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
 
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I'm surprised I haven't seen many compound cross bows. But I wasn't exactly looking either.
 

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